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The British are coming to impose direct rule - Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communication and Works, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has said, while “some” would prefer him to be silent, the territory’s freedom is under threat by the United Kingdom.
Blame BVI Electricity Corporation for water woes- Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Lack of water continues to be a serious issue in the Virgin Islands, particularly on Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Residents continue to cry out as the Virgin Islands' Government cannot fulfill the mandate of a continuous supply of potable water to all citizens.
Premier Smith 'wishy washy' on final cost of ports project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has directed all questions on the final cost of the cruise ship development project to his Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4).
‘Little bit of patience’ needed before VG water woes are resolved- Dr Hubert O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After previously saying that the water problem in Virgin Gorda was heart-breaking for him and that he considered it the number one issue for him as Ninth District Representative, Dr The Hon Hubert O’Neal said he now sees “a light at the end of the tunnel.”
‘Leave Claude Skelton-Cline alone’ - Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a surprise twist to the ongoing saga regarding the non-renewal of contract of former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool sought to defend the name of Claude O. Skelton-Cline.
NDP to finally establish Register of Interest Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After almost ten years and counting and many “say games” played by both political parties, the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration will form the Register of Interests Standing Select Committee of the House of Assembly, which is a critical component of the Register of Interest Act of 2006.
Traditional kite flying event returns to Wickham's Cay I
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The traditional kite flying extravaganza hosted by the Guyanese Association of the BVI returned to Wickham’s Cay I on Easter Monday, March 28, 2016 after it was relocated last year to Duff’s Bottom due to the unavailability of the usual area owing to construction work on the Tortola Pier Park.
Oil spills over past 5 years cost Gov’t over $700K- Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that when oil spills occur in the territory the clean-up costs have to be burdened by Government, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) said Government is moving to approve legislation that would penalise persons who cause oil spills or dump oil illegally.
Claude O. Skelton-Cline snubbed? No invitation for opening of Pier Park!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the plot continues to thicken over the controversial Ports Development Project scheduled to open today February 16, 2016 despite a dark cloud hanging over the finance and cost, there seems to be more in the mortar.
Ports Project racks up an astonishing $9M in admin cost!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the public and perhaps tax payers try to come to grip with the announcement in a statement on January 25, 2016 by the Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) that to date the controversial Ports Development Project has cost $82.9 million, one of the breakdowns that has caught many by surprise is the administrative cost of the project.
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